Outline of São Tomé and Príncipe
overview of and topical guide to São Tomé and Príncipe
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to São Tomé and Príncipe:
São Tomé and Príncipe – island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Africa. The republic comprises two main islands: São Tomé Island and Príncipe Island, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) apart and about 250 kilometres (160 mi) and 225 kilometres (140 mi), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon. Both islands are part of an extinct volcanic mountain range. São Tomé, the sizable southern island, is situated just north of the equator. It was named in honor of Saint Thomas by Portuguese explorers who happened to arrive at the island on his feast day. São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African country in terms of population (the Seychelles being the smallest). It is the smallest country in the world that is not a former British overseas territory, a former United States trusteeship, or one of the European microstates. It is also the smallest Portuguese-speaking country.
General reference
Pronunciation:
Common English country name: São Tomé and Príncipe
Official English country name: (The) Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Common endonym(s):
Official endonym(s):
Adjectival(s): São Toméan
Demonym(s): São Toméan(s)
Etymology: Name of São Tomé and Príncipe
ISO country codes: ST, STP, 678
ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:ST
Internet country code top-level domain: .st
Geography of São Tomé and Príncipe
Geography of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is: an island country consisting of two islands
Location:
Eastern Hemisphere, on the Equator
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Guinea
Africa (though not on the mainland)
Time zone: Coordinated Universal Time UTC+00
Extreme points of São Tomé and Príncipe
High: Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island 2,024 m (6,640 ft)
Low: Gulf of Guinea 0 m
Land boundaries: none
Coastline: Gulf of Guinea 209 km
Population of São Tomé and Príncipe: 158,000 - 181st most populous country
Area of São Tomé and Príncipe: 964
Atlas of São Tomé and Príncipe
Environment of São Tomé and Príncipe
Environment of São Tomé and Príncipe
Wildlife of São Tomé and Príncipe
Fauna of São Tomé and Príncipe
Birds of São Tomé and Príncipe
Mammals of São Tomé and Príncipe
Natural geographic features of São Tomé and Príncipe
List of landforms of São Tomé and Príncipe
Glaciers in São Tomé and Príncipe: none
Islands of São Tomé and Príncipe
Mountains of São Tomé and Príncipe
Volcanoes in São Tomé and Príncipe
Rivers of São Tomé and Príncipe
Valleys of São Tomé and Príncipe
World Heritage Sites in São Tomé and Príncipe: None
Regions of São Tomé and Príncipe
Regions of São Tomé and Príncipe
Ecoregions of São Tomé and Príncipe
List of ecoregions in São Tomé and Príncipe
Administrative divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe
Administrative divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe
Autonomous Region of Príncipe
Districts of São Tomé and Príncipe
Districts of São Tomé and Príncipe
Districts of São Tomé and Príncipe
Demography of São Tomé and Príncipe
Demographics of São Tomé and Príncipe
Government and politics of São Tomé and Príncipe
Form of government: unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic
Capital of São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé
Elections in São Tomé and Príncipe
Political parties in São Tomé and Príncipe
Branches of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
Government of São Tomé and Príncipe
Executive branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
Head of state: President of São Tomé and Príncipe, Carlos Vila Nova
Head of government: Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, Américo Ramos
Legislative branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
Parliament of São Tomé and Príncipe (bicameral)
Upper house: Senate of São Tomé and Príncipe
Lower house: House of Commons of São Tomé and Príncipe
Judicial branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
Court system of São Tomé and Príncipe
Foreign relations of São Tomé and Príncipe
Foreign relations of São Tomé and Príncipe
Diplomatic missions in São Tomé and Príncipe
Diplomatic missions of São Tomé and Príncipe
International organization membership
The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of:
Law and order in São Tomé and Príncipe
Law of São Tomé and Príncipe
Constitution of São Tomé and Príncipe
Human rights in São Tomé and Príncipe
LGBT rights in São Tomé and Príncipe
São Toméan National Police Force
Military of São Tomé and Príncipe
Military of São Tomé and Príncipe
Command
Commander-in-chief:
Forces
Local government in São Tomé and Príncipe
Local government in São Tomé and Príncipe
History of São Tomé and Príncipe
History of São Tomé and Príncipe
Timeline of the history of São Tomé and Príncipe
Current events of São Tomé and Príncipe
Culture of São Tomé and Príncipe
Culture of São Tomé and Príncipe
Cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe
Languages of São Tomé and Príncipe
National symbols of São Tomé and Príncipe
Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe
Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe
Religion in São Tomé and Príncipe
Islam in São Tomé and Príncipe
Sikhism in São Tomé and Príncipe
World Heritage Sites in São Tomé and Príncipe: None
Art in São Tomé and Príncipe
Music of São Tomé and Príncipe
Sports in São Tomé and Príncipe
Sports in São Tomé and Príncipe
Football in São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe at the Olympics
The country's basketball activities are administered by the Federação Santomense de Basquetebol.
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